Stainless Steel Hose Fittings
A stainless hose tail is an AISI 304 fitting with a threaded end and a barbed hose end that connects a flexible hose to a stainless line or equipment. The hose is secured on the hose end with a clamp.
It is used for transfer hoses in food and beverage plants, chemical filling, washing and compressed air hoses. It is supplied in 11 sizes from 1/4″ to 4″.
Main Applications
- Food and beverage transfer hoses
- Chemical filling and discharge hoses
- Washing and cleaning hoses
- Compressed air hose connections
- Tank and IBC discharge ports
- Pump suction and discharge hoses
Technical Data
| Fitting type | Hose tail (threaded end + barbed hose end) |
|---|---|
| Material | AISI 304 stainless steel (product range) |
| Threaded end | ISO 7-1 R male thread (depending on model) |
| Hose end | Barbed (fir tree) profile |
| Sizes | 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1 1/4″, 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″, 3″, 4″ (product range) |
| Hose bore | Hose matching the thread size, depending on model |
| Securing | With a hose clamp |
| Working pressure | Limited by hose and clamp, depending on model |
| Temperature | Limited by the hose material |
| Suitable hoses | Rubber, PVC, braided hoses (depending on model) |
| Quick-release alternative | Camlock couplings |
| Surface | Stainless, uncoated |
Material Options
| Part | AISI 304 stainless | AISI 316 stainless | Brass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | AISI 304 stainless steel | AISI 316, depending on model | Brass, depending on model |
| Surface | Uncoated stainless | Uncoated stainless | Depending on model |
| Threaded end | ISO 7-1 R male thread (depending on model) | Depending on model | Depending on model |
| Hose end | Barbed profile | Barbed profile, depending on model | Barbed profile |
| Suitable media | Food, water, air, mild chemicals | Chloride-containing water, aggressive chemicals | Water and air |
Which material? The strength of the connection is usually limited by the hose and clamp; the hose tail body is chosen in 304 or 316 for the medium, and the hose and clamp must suit the same medium.
Advantages
Hygienic Transfer
- Cleanable stainless surface in food lines
Firm Hose Grip
- The barbed profile prevents the hose from slipping
11 Sizes
- From 1/4″ to 4″
Corrosion Resistance
- Uncoated resistance in wet and chemical environments
Construction and Design Features
- Threaded connection on one end, barbed hose end on the other
- Wrench surface in the middle (depending on model)
- One-piece stainless body
- Hose secured with a clamp
Send the thread size, hose bore and quantity; we will suggest a suitable stainless hose tail and clamp together.
How to Choose?
- Measure the thread sizeDetermine the thread size of the port the hose tail screws into.
- Match the hose sizeMake sure the hose bore suits the hose end.
- Choose the clampUse a stainless clamp matching the hose outside diameter.
- Take the limits from the hoseSet pressure and temperature limits according to the hose manufacturer’s values.
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